Unique. One word to describe the nod to traditional styled gin that came before the art of distillation. The 21st century has brought the forgotten trend of producing ‘gin in a bathtub’ back into the limelight, with Professor Cornelius Ampleforth the forerunner. The gin is made in ‘ultra-small’ batches of only 30 to 60 bottlesContinue reading “Bathtub Gin Tasting Notes”
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Magellan Gin Tasting Notes
Have you always wondered if gin was practically colourless? Well Magellan gin will give you a surprise. Using the inspiration of Ferdinand de Magellan in 1519, who circumnavigated the world to explore the ‘spice islands’ and the several barrels of cloves that were brought back, the Magellan gin is hand crafted in small batches usingContinue reading “Magellan Gin Tasting Notes”
Blue Gin Tasting Notes
After noticing Blue Gin being promoted in Harrod’s during my last trip to London, I’ve finally been able to add this Austrian spirit to the Drinks Enthusiast gin category. So how does Blue Gin differ from other brands? Using the wheat variety ‘Mulan’, grown from fields in upper Austria, it is distilled twice in aContinue reading “Blue Gin Tasting Notes”
Chase Tasting Notes
Over the past year, I’ve been lucky enough to try the spirits that UK-based Chase Distilleries offers to the trade, so after completing my tasting notes on their core range, I’ve decided to combine them all onto one page for your viewing pleasure. A little history first (1) – A farmer of 20 years, William Chase had been growing potatoes toContinue reading “Chase Tasting Notes”
Hendrick’s Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings
join HENDRICK’S library of delightfully PECULIAR writings FOR UNUSUAL BOOK-WORMING SHENANIGANS AT BRIGHton FRINGE The delightfully peculiar HENDRICK’S Library – a remarkable haven stuffed full of objects of unusual history and function – will be taking residence at Brighton Fringe (17th – 27th May). A program crammed with informative and agreeable events throughout the weekContinue reading “Hendrick’s Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings”
My Gineration Tasting Notes
A new addition to the ever-growing gin category has got a local feel to it, with Chester being the origins to My Gineration and there selection of fruit liqueurs. The My Gineration liqueurs are made entirely by hand in the village of Mollington, located just outside Chester, and are made using simple and pure ingredients – fruit, sugar, alcohol andContinue reading “My Gineration Tasting Notes”
A Genteel Tipple Through Gin in Literature
Hendrick’s Gin will be attending The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival from March 24th – 1st April. Visitors to Hendrick’s library within the tented Village at Oxford Literary Festival will be invited to contribute a most unusual libation-inspired story to the Library’s ever evolving collection of curious literary tales. Participants will be rewarded for suchContinue reading “A Genteel Tipple Through Gin in Literature”
Hayman’s
Hayman’s. A name etched into the history of gin, but perhaps not your normal ‘go-to’ gin brand when hunting on the shelves of your local supermarket. Hayman’s is seen more as the silent assassin. They don’t shout, but ask any bartender and they will love at least one of the expressions that Hayman’s create, and beContinue reading “Hayman’s”
Hendrick’s Unusual Preposterous Proposal Throne
So yesterday was that most unusual day where women had the opportunity to propose to their partners. Over the past month, Hendrick’s have taken advantage of this peculiar time by running the ‘Ladies School of Nuptial Conquest’ and ‘School for Scoundrels’ at bars around the country, teaching the aspects of how to woo your man,Continue reading “Hendrick’s Unusual Preposterous Proposal Throne”
Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne
Make a Leap of Faith next Wednesday 29th, on Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne… On the 29th of February each leap year, the normal rules of courtship are reversed, and women may freely pursue and propose to gentlemen of their choice. The number one piece of advice for ladies looking to obtain their desired gent’sContinue reading “Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne”
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